The State of Ohio is a weekly news program spotlighting the latest happenings at the Statehouse, in the Governor’s office, at the Ohio Supreme Court and throughout the Buckeye State. Award-winning host Karen Kasler presents viewers with unique analysis and thoughtful perspective on important issues of statewide interest through interviews with political leaders, newsmakers, experts and Ohio citizens. The State of Ohio is the only TV show to bring to Ohioans the latest news about taxes, voting, education and other critical matters from where it all happens -- Capitol Square.

Friday, January 25, 2008

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The budget situation in Ohio is bad – much worse than it was expected to be just a few weeks ago. The state’s economic consultants at Global Insight have told the Strickland administration that there’s a 50-50 chance that the economy will slide into recession, and that will have a dramatic impact on the state budget. Karen talks with Gov. Ted Strickland about Ohio’s gloomy economic picture. Karen asks Budget and Management director Pari Sabety how it’s come to this, and she says this economic crisis has been building for a while. And Karen speaks with House Speaker Jon Husted about the latest economic forecasts and the tough financial decisions that will have to be made.

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